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YJ56 ZYS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,065 mi
Last recorded45,065 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 ZYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,065 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 44,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 42,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,725 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YJ56 ZYS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ56 ZYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ56 ZYS registered?

YJ56 ZYS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is YJ56 ZYS safe to buy?

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